one that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity;

Let deacons be husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well.

For they that have served well as deacons gain to themselves a good standing, and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus.

well reported of for good works; if she hath brought up children, if she hath used hospitality to strangers, if she hath washed the saints feet, if she hath relieved the afflicted, if she hath diligently followed every good work.

Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and in teaching.